Man charged with four counts of murder following Derrylin house fire

A man has been charged with four counts of murder and one count of arson with intent to endanger life in connection with this week’s fatal house fire in Derrylin, Co Fermanagh.

The 27-year-old was arrested at the scene of the fire in the Molly Road area on Tuesday morning last. He was questioned in police custody before being charged today. He is due before Enniskillen Magistrates Court tomorrow morning (Monday).

It has been reported that the landlord of the house said that a mother and her two teenage children had died in the fire. A fourth body, found at the site on Thursday, is believed to be a toddler, aged 18 months.

Investigations are continuing at the scene. However, according to police: "There is significant structural damage caused by the ferocious fire and the scene examination is further compounded by the severe weather."

Detective Inspector Peter McKenna told the press on Thursday: “I believe the fire was started deliberately and we are working hard to progress the investigation into this very complex crime scene."

The PSNI are appealing to anyone who was in the area of Molly Road between the hours of midnight on Monday through to 7.20am on Tuesday morning to contact detectives in Enniskillen on 101 or alternatively to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.